Matt Doherty

Defender #2
Age 34 years
Nationality Republic of Ireland
Market Value €1.5M

Career

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2023 Wolves from Atletico Madrid
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2023 Atletico Madrid from Tottenham
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2020 Tottenham from Wolves
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2012 Bury from Wolves
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2012 Hibernian from Wolves

Matt Doherty stands as a Silver Wall for Wolves, bringing the composure of a veteran to the Molineux backline. A twice-promoted specialist with a Championship winner's medal in his cabinet, the Irish international has spent over a decade navigating the physical demands of English football, establishing himself as a fixture of the club's modern identity.

This season, Doherty has operated as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER, accumulating 647 minutes across 9 appearances. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a slightly quieter spell of form, his underlying numbers remain steady. His greatest asset remains a relentless Intensity rating of 88, proving that even at 34, his engine allows him to cover the flank and support the defensive block effectively. His role as a defensive specialist is further solidified by his established reliability rating, offering the manager a tactical safety net when matches demand experience over exuberance.

With a market value of €2M and a contract running through 2026, Doherty’s value lies in his professionalism and leadership. As the season progresses, his ability to step into the starting eleven during high-pressure scenarios will be vital for Wolves' stability in the top flight.

Player Rating

Matt Doherty
Defender
Experienced defensive veteran at Molineux

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Matt Doherty Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 47%
Weight 66%
Experience 90%

vs Premier League

Height 59%
Weight 72%
Experience 93%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 56 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 55 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 82 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 23 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 56
Shooting 5
Defense 55
Workrate 82
Passing 23
Key Strength 82 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 09, 2026 Brighton 3-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 41 Amex Stadium
May 02, 2026 Wolves 1-1 Sunderland Premier League 0' - 0 0 54 Molineux Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Wolves 0-1 Tottenham Premier League 85' 6.9 0 0 52 Molineux Stadium
Mar 16, 2026 Brentford 2-2 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 73 Brentford Community Stadium
Mar 03, 2026 Wolves 2-1 Liverpool Premier League 59' 6.3 0 0 78 Molineux Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa Premier League 0' - 0 0 47 Molineux Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 66 Selhurst Park
Feb 18, 2026 Wolves 2-2 Arsenal Premier League 0' - 0 0 79 Molineux Stadium
Feb 11, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 24 City Ground
Feb 07, 2026 Wolves 1-3 Chelsea Premier League 45' 5.5 0 0 71 Molineux Stadium
Jan 31, 2026 Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth Premier League 0' - 0 0 38 Molineux Stadium
Jan 24, 2026 Manchester City 2-0 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 28 Etihad Stadium
Jan 18, 2026 Wolves 0-0 Newcastle Premier League 0' - 0 0 22 Molineux Stadium
Jan 07, 2026 Everton 1-1 Wolves Premier League 0' - 0 0 64 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Wolves 3-0 West Ham Premier League 0' - 0 0 34 Molineux Stadium
Dec 30, 2025 Manchester United 1-1 Wolves Premier League 96' 7.0 0 0 48 Old Trafford
Dec 27, 2025 Liverpool 2-1 Wolves Premier League 62' 6.3 0 0 43 Anfield
Dec 20, 2025 Wolves 0-2 Brentford Premier League 90' 7.0 0 0 43 Molineux Stadium
Dec 13, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Wolves Premier League 69' 6.3 0 0 70 Emirates Stadium
Dec 03, 2025 Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 0' - 0 0 27 Molineux Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Matt Doherty's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'19)
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